I am close to purchasing my first set of headphones in decades, but none of my systems have a jack for this, so I gather I need a separate headphone amp, is this correct? If so, what could be a great buy for lets say $500 or less?
I got Grado GS1000e and Lehmann Linear to drive them. Arriving here soon, I hope. I got them from a dealer vs direct from Grado Labs. A matter of principle for me.
This Lehmann Linear and the Grado GS1000e arrived yesterday. Listening to a Patsy Cline SACD at the moment, and even though I am sure there are "better", I am in sonic nirvana.
Stringreen, you most likely have no memory of this, but many years back I was interested in hearing Vandersteen 5A speakers, you lived near me, said it would be possible for me to drop by and hear yours, but I did not, then you moved away; still I need to thank you for the offer, such a kind person. I did buy my own 5As, and of course love them. Thank you for the generosity.
Grado phones are an excellent choice i have three pairs of them also you should check out sennheiser and beyerdynamic in the 500 dollar or so range they all can provide good sound and a lot of listening pleasure.
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